Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Athletics/Golf
USA
Overview
Babe Didrikson Zaharias was a versatile American athlete who excelled in multiple sports, including track and field, basketball, and golf. She won two gold medals in track and field at the 1932 Olympics and later became one of the greatest female golfers in history. Zaharias won 10 LPGA major championships and was a founding member of the LPGA. Her extraordinary athleticism and competitive spirit made her one of the most celebrated athletes of the 20th century.
• Olympic Medals: 3 (2 Gold, 1 Silver - 1932 Los Angeles)
• 10 LPGA Major Championships
• Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year: 6 times
• Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame
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